It has been a roller-coaster week in the crypto space! As we wrap up the third week of February 2026, the market is caught between "Black Swan" headlines and massive institutional building. Here is the full breakdown of the 3 things everyone is talking about:
1️⃣ The $3.8B "Quantum" Exit? 🛡️
The biggest "famous" (and infamous) topic this week was the sudden $3.8B outflow from Bitcoin ETFs.
The Cause: Rumors regarding "Quantum Vulnerabilities" in public-key cryptography rattled retail investors.
The Reality: While the FUD spread fast, OG whales and privacy-focused assets like Monero ($XMR ) actually saw strength, as the market begins to value "Quantum Resistance" as a legitimate narrative for the 2026 cycle.
2️⃣ Macro Pivot: The PCE Inflation Report 📉
Today, Feb 20, all eyes are on the US PCE Data.
The market is holding its breath. A cooler-than-expected print could be the "Green Button" Bitcoin needs to reclaim the $70,000 resistance.
Currently,
$BTC is showing resilience around the **$67,200** mark, despite the high-leverage washouts we saw earlier this week.
3️⃣ ETH Denver & The "Glamsterdam" Era 🇳🇱
Over in the developer world, ETHDenver 2026 is in full swing!
The Ethereum Foundation just dropped the roadmap for the "Glamsterdam" upgrade (slated for H1 2026).
Focus: Increasing the gas limit to 100M+ and native account abstraction.
Result: While
$ETH is hovering near **$2,100**, the "smart money" is focused on the long-term scalability of the network.
💡 Pro Tip for the Weekend: Keep an eye on $BNB and $SOL. Both are showing a "Relative Strength Index" (RSI) that suggests they are leading the recovery charge compared to the rest of the Top 10.
What is your sentiment for next week?
🚀 Bullish (The FUD is over)
🐻 Bearish (Wait for $60k)
😴 Neutral (Sideways chop)
Leave a comment below! 👇
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